subserviently

Definitions

In a manner that is excessively willing to obey or serve others.

In a way that treats something as being of less importance than something else.

Examples

The assistant nodded subserviently as his boss outlined the new, demanding schedule.

She bowed her head subserviently, hoping to avoid further conflict with the stern director.

Synonyms

obsequiously servilely submissively deferentially fawningly slavishly meekly

Antonyms

assertively defiantly arrogantly independently commandingly haughtily insubordinately